Monday, March 14, 2011

Lion Tail

I've found a lot of cat tail patterns out there, but never a lion tail. So here is mine. And stay tuned - A Lion Mane with Ears to go with it is coming!Materials Needed

Worsted Weight Yarn

Stuffing

Size 4 dpns

Yarn Needle

Something to attach it to

SizeKids (Adult)

Gauge is not important, although your stitches should be tight enough that the stuffing doesn't show between them.

Worked in the round.

Cast on 20 (25)

Work in stockinette until it is 16" (28") or desired length.

Decrease RoundsSame for all sizes.Place marker at beginning of round.

K3, k2tog to end of round

k2,k2tog to end of round

k1, k2tog to end of round

k2tog to end of round

weave end through remaining stitches and pull tight.

TuftLions are the only cats who have tufts on the end of their tails.To make the tuft, cut darker brown yarn 5-7 inches long.Take 3 pieces of yarnat a time and thread through yarn needle.Pull yarn through tail once.Pull yarn back through the same hole. Be sure not to pull through all the way.This should create a loop on one side and the ends on the other side.Pull the ends through the loop.Pull the ends tight.Repeat this until you have a full tuft at the end of the tail.Trim tuft to a lion-tuft shape as desired.Stuff and sew onto pants, fabric with elastic, belt, or i-cord.

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